"Next to Normal," a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning rock musical. It explores a suburban family’s struggle with mental illness, grief, profound loss, and how the limitations of modern psychiatry can affect the family dynamic. At the center is Diana Goodman, a mother battling bipolar disorder, and the profound impact her illness and treatment have on her husband and children.

Next To Normal

Cast

Diana - Lindsay Johnson
Dan - Alex Mohajer
Gabe - Emmon Amid
Natalie - Kevia Bradley
Henry - Max Chester
Doctor - Kris Bona

Creative & Production Team

Director: Jacob Nye
Music Director: Mike Walker
Choreographer: Katelyn Martin
Stage Manager & Producer: Maya Kallay
Orchestra Manager: Dr. Matthew Visk
Asst. Producer & Collaborator Liaison: Christy Orabuena-Cimmento

Dates: July 17-25th 2026
Location: West Performing Arts Center in Torrance

Phantasma Arts X West High Theatre

This production is a collaboration with West High, part of the Torrance Unified School District. Through this partnership, we’re excited to offer students a chance to get a glimpse into how a professional theatre process works, both onstage and behind the scenes.

During rehearsals and the run of the show, we hope to give interested students opportunities to observe, ask questions, and explore how performance and technical elements come together. From lighting and sound to staging and storytelling, our goal is to share a bit of what goes into building a production from the ground up.

While participation in specific fields may vary, we’re looking forward to creating a space where students can connect with working artists, learn something new, and see what professional theatre-making can look like in action.

Collaboration

Content Advisory

(Recommended for ages 12+)
Mature Themes: Includes conversations about suicide and mental health, drug usage, medical procedures, and strong language.